Mercedes-Benz breaks drifting world record over distance in the C63 AMG

We reported last week that Mercedes was attempting to break the world record for drifting over distance. We are now pleased to tell you, they succeeded. Mercedes driver and instructor Mauro Calo successfully achieved what he promised. The previous record of 394 meters was obliterated with Calo going a total distance of an absolutely astounding 2308 meters or 1.4 miles. Congratulations to Mercedes, AMG, and Mauro Calo. Video and pictures below.

Good publicity for the C63. Daimler is starting to really put some serious marketing money into the AMG brand. This sort of stuff helps and def gets the AMG name out (there are still lots of people out there who don't quite know what AMG is all about.) And things like this will help with the new E63 coupe sales.

Guys your nuts if you don't think that's impressive! I mean to even To prevent the tires from hooking up in a car with under 500whp is not easy.I don't know if this car had stock suspension but remember if it does the car natuarlly wants to correct it self.

Guys your nuts if you don't think that's impressive! I mean to even To prevent the tires from hooking up in a car with under 500whp is not easy.I don't know if this car had stock suspension but remember if it does the car natuarlly wants to correct it self.

It's super impressive. Not sure what people were expecting. You can't sustain a drift like that around a roadcourse.